GROUND
/ɡɹaʊnd/
6-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of GROUND
noun
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The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
"Look, I found a ten dollar bill on the ground!"
- Terrain.
verb
- To connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground.
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To punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges.
"Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!"
verb
- To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
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To shape with the force of friction.
"grind a lens; grind an axe"
adjective
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Crushed, or reduced to small particles.
"ground mustard seed"
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Processed by grinding.
"lenses of ground glass"
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About the word GROUND
Is "GROUND" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "GROUND" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "GROUND" worth?
In Scrabble, "GROUND" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "GROUND" mean?
The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
Does "GROUND" have any anagrams?
No, "GROUND" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.